Cross River State has generated N6.3 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in July 2024 alone. The Commissioner for Information, Hon. (Dr) Erasmus Ekpang, said the amount is the highest the state has generated in the past years. Ekpang who stated this while briefing newsmen on Friday, 16th August, at his office in Calabar, disclosed…
By Deborah Ekpo Governor Bassey Otu has lauded Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, for his proactive measures in improving waste management across the state. Duke’s recent efforts have resulted in the provision of additional refuse bins, a move that has been met with…
The former lawmaker representing Obubra II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Elucate Ekom, has described Governor Bassey Otu’s leadership award as a testament to good leadership. Dr Ekom stated this in a heartfelt message obtained by CONVERSEER on Wednesday, following the conferment of the prestigious Michael Okpara Award to…
Ahead of the Local Government elections, which will be held anytime soon in Cross River State, the youths in Obubra Local Government Area have rejected the zoning of the Council seat to Okum bloc. The youths, under the umbrella of Adun Youth Forum in Constituency II, stated this in a press statement made available to…
Former Acting Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area, Ndabu (Hon.) Robert Hogan is dead. Hogan served as Vice Chairman of the local government under the late Chairman, Hon. Esther Bassey, before ascending to acting position until the elapsed of the tenure. CONVERSEER gathered that Hogan died of a brief illness in the early hours…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has received a prestigious award for the “Best Security Conscious Governor of the Year 2024”. Governor Otu was honoured at a Security Conference and Awards ceremony organised by the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS), held on Saturday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. According to Dr Tony Ofoyetan,…
By Irene Offiong The Gender and Development Action (GADA), alongside key stakeholders, have urged the Cross River State House of Assembly to pass the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill into law. The stakeholders, who cut across every sector of society, convened in Calabar, the Cross River State, southern Nigeria for deliberations ahead of the local…
2024 United States presidential hopeful Donald Trump has vowed to establish a presidential commission on assassination attempts in honour of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK). Trump stated this at his rally on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona, shortly after bringing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on stage just hours after Kennedy endorsed Trump. “This is a tribute…
The mother of Rachel Morin, who was k*lled by an illegal immigrant, joined Donald Trump at the border. She blasted the Biden-Kamala admin for their open border policies. Patty Morin delivered an emotional speech alongside Trump during his visit to the southern border. “Rachel was 37 years old. She had five children. She worked, she…
Former president Donald Trump has called for capital punishment for illegal immigrants found guilty of drug dealing and trafficking. The 2024 presidential hopeful who also called for quick trials, made the announcement during his visit to the border. Here is who would be faced with the de*th penalty under the plan: 1. Anyone found guilty…
